Athletic Bilbao and Alaves will face off in the ⅛ finals of Copa Del Rey.
Athletic Bilbao is expected to score a couple of goals in their encounter with Alaves, who might face difficulties finding the back of the net.
Athletic Bilbao aims to replicate their previous success with a 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad in La Liga.
A notable trend in recent Athletic Bilbao matches is the prevalence of low-scoring affairs. In five out of their last six encounters before this one, betting on Both Teams To Score (BTTS) would have resulted in a loss.
In terms of player availability, Athletic Bilbao, under the management of Ernesto Valverde, boasts a remarkably low absenteeism rate. The only fitness concern is García, who will be unavailable for the upcoming match, leaving the rest of the squad in good health.
Last 5 Games: Won: 5, Draw: 0, Lost: 0, Scored: 10, Conceded: 1, Clean Sheets: 4.
Alaves enters the upcoming game with momentum, securing a 2-3 La Liga victory against Sevilla in their previous outing.
The statistics highlight that Alaves has conceded goals in 5 of their last 6 matches, with opponents scoring a total of 8 goals. Defensively, Alaves has shown vulnerabilities. However, it remains uncertain whether this trend will continue in the forthcoming match.
On a positive note, Alaves’ manager, Luis García Plaza, can count on a fully fit squad without any injury concerns ahead of this clash.
Last 5 Games: Won: 2, Draw: 1, Lost: 2, Scored: 5, Conceded: 7, Clean Sheets: 1.
The match will be played at the San Mamés Barria.
January 16, 2024, 21:00 UK time.